The Perfume Shop reveals new retail concept
The Perfume Shop is opening two stores under a new ‘Boutique’ retail concept.
Hudson’s Bay to lay off 8,300 employees
Hudson’s Bay plans to lay off 8,347 employees on June 1.
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Walmart said to be planning to cut 1,500 jobs
Walmart is said to be planning to cut around 1,500 jobs.
Boots introduces dermatology training for pharmacists and AI skin tool
Boots has introduced dermatology training on common skin conditions for its pharmacists and pharmacy team members.
Revolution Beauty considering a sale after takeover approach
Revolution Beauty said yesterday that it was considering a sale after it received a preliminary takeover approach.
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Bath & Body Works names Daniel Heaf CEO
Bath & Body Works has named Daniel Heaf CEO.
Nordstrom completes acquisition
The acquisition of Nordstrom has been completed.
How Amazon’s prestige beauty business is evolving
An analysis of how big Amazon has become in beauty and its ambitions for premium cosmetics
Retail trends in China
Physical stores in China have lost footfall, while in the online world, Tmall continues to lose ground to social selling platforms.
Origins launches on Amazon Premium Beauty in US
Estée Lauder Companies has launched skincare brand Origins on the US Amazon Premium Beauty store.
Douglas sales fall 2% in Q2
Douglas' group sales in the second quarter of the financial year 2024/25 fell 2% to €939m.
Saks to launch Amazon storefronts in more markets, to cut brands
Saks Global is to launch storefronts on Amazon for Japan, China, the UK and Middle East.
Sephora to open first store in Wales
Sephora is to open its first UK store outside of England, located in the city of Cardiff in Wales.
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Primark to expand to the Middle East
Primark is to expand to the Middle East.
Boots creates two new wellness brands
Boots has launched two own wellness brands called Modern Chemistry and HABI.
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Clarins launches pop-up in New York City
Clarins launched a pop-up called Sweetheart Saloon on the weekend in New York City.
Oh My Cream acquires Naturisimo
Oh My Cream has acquired Naturisimo.
Kohl’s Corporation fires CEO
Kohl’s Corporation has fired CEO Ashley Buchanan.
Matiere Premiere opens store in Saint-Tropez, France
Matiere Premiere has opened a store in the French city of Saint-Tropez.
Amazon launches Saks storefront
Amazon has launched a new storefront called Saks on Amazon.
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Hudson’s Bay Co to close six remaining stores
Hudson’s Bay Co is to close six stores it originally planned to spare from liquidation.
The Ordinary pop-up criticizes use of celebrities in beauty marketing
The Ordinary has opened a pop-up called Secret Ingredient in Soho, New York City.
Ulta Beauty partners with Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour
Ulta Beauty is the beauty retail partner of singer Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour.
MiiN Cosmetics opens second store in Paris
MiiN Cosmetics has opened a second store in Paris in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.
Kosé launches online concept store in France
Kosé Corporation has launched its concept store Maison Kosé online in France.